Bootstrap Basic4 vs Graphene
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Graphene leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #343, ahead of Bootstrap Basic4 at #2,345. Over the last 7 days Graphene climbed 10 places and Bootstrap Basic4 climbed 15 places. Graphene has the largest install base, roughly 11× the next: 10K+ active installs against 900+ for Bootstrap Basic4. Downloads this week: Graphene 380 and Bootstrap Basic4 20. Ratings: Bootstrap Basic4 4.5★ from 4 and Graphene 4.7★ from 83 reviews.
| Metric | Bootstrap Basic4 | Graphene |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #2,345 ▲ 15 | #343 ▲ 10 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20 | 380 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (4) | 4.7★ (83) |
| Type | Classic theme | Classic theme |
| Last updated | Apr 8, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.10 | 2.9.6 |
| Best rank on record | #2,250 | #341 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2017 | Aug 2010 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Bootstrap Basic4 or Graphene?
By active installs, Graphene: 10K+ sites run it against 900+ for Bootstrap Basic4, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 23, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Bootstrap Basic4 or Graphene?
Graphene, at #343 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with Bootstrap Basic4 at #2,345. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is Bootstrap Basic4 a block theme or a classic theme? And Graphene?
Bootstrap Basic4 is a classic theme, Graphene is a classic theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.